Persistent water shortages in the British Virgin Islands

Parillon said that specific areas of his community go without water for a month or longer. He particularly highlights the difficulties faced by women, the elderly, and families with newborns. "We all need water to wash," he said.

The government of the British Virgin Islands acknowledges that its aging water system has long suffered from a lack of investment and confirms that it is undertaking repairs and improvements. According to Caribbean National Weekly, the island of Jost Van Dyke is particularly affected by these shortages.

The article Water Shortages in the British Virgin Islands: Some Residents Without Running Water for Weeks was published on the Caribbean National Weekly website.